Psychiatry
Mental health clinical trials
Depression, anxiety, and other mental-health and behavioral conditions. We’re tracking 7,771 recruiting studies in this area right now.
By phase
- Not applicable6,421
- Phase 2492
- Phase 1248
- Phase 3237
- Phase 4212
- Phase 1/Phase 294
- Phase 2/Phase 367
Top conditions
- Anxiety388
- Depression381
- Alzheimer Disease338
- Autism Spectrum Disorder240
- Dementia225
- Mild Cognitive Impairment194
- Schizophrenia184
- Major Depressive Disorder174
- Insomnia159
- Cognitive Impairment150
- Alcohol Use Disorder142
- Opioid Use Disorder141
- Stress117
- PTSD105
- Mental Health99
- Autism94
- Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI)88
- Suicidal Ideation87
Leading sponsors
- VA Office of Research and Development105
- Yale University86
- Massachusetts General Hospital77
- Stanford University68
- Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris64
- Johns Hopkins University61
- University of California, Los Angeles58
- The University of Hong Kong51
- University of Pennsylvania51
- Karolinska Institutet50
Where studies are running
- California517
- Massachusetts265
- New York255
- Texas209
- Maryland175
- Pennsylvania169
- Florida145
- Alabama118
- Arizona109
- Illinois103
Recruiting studies7,771 total
- NCT07793383Recruiting
Testing ways to support opioid treatment decisions in the ER
This study is testing different ways to help people with opioid use disorder decide if they want to start medication treatment while they're in the emergency department. It's looking at how to improve the support and guidance given in that setting.
Guilford, ConnecticutAges 18 years+ - NCT07800520RecruitingPhase 1
Brain imaging study for people with opioid use disorder
This study uses a special brain scan (PET) and MRI to look at how a protein in the brain, called CB1 (part of the body's natural pain and reward system), changes when people start treatment for opioid use disorder. It may help doctors understand how buprenorphine works and improve addiction treatments.
New Haven, ConnecticutAges 25–65 - NCT07792837Recruiting
Online intuitive eating program for pregnant women with obesity
This study tests an online program that helps pregnant women with obesity learn to eat intuitively, which means listening to their body's hunger and fullness signals instead of dieting. The goal is to support their well-being during pregnancy.
San Diego, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07799402Recruiting
How gut and brain health change with age
This study looks at how the bacteria in your gut are linked to brain health as you age. It includes people with normal memory, mild memory problems, or Alzheimer's disease, and aims to find ways to keep brains healthy as we get older.
Tampa, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT07795333Recruiting
Preventing body dissatisfaction in teen athletes
This study aims to prevent body dissatisfaction and eating disorders in adolescent athletes by offering a program at sports-specialized schools in Norway. If you are a student athlete, you may be able to join to learn healthy habits and improve your relationship with your body.
Oslo, KringsjåAges 13–17 - NCT07794371Enrolling by invitation
Laughter yoga for late pregnancy
This study looks at whether doing laughter yoga during the last three months of pregnancy can improve your well-being. It may help you feel more relaxed and positive as you prepare for birth.
Ağrı, AğriAges 18 years+ - NCT07800689Recruiting
Aromatherapy training for carers of children with developmental delay
This study teaches carers of children with global developmental delay how to use aromatherapy (essential oils) at home. It aims to see if the training helps carers support their children's well-being and whether the program is practical and helpful for daily care.
Hong KongAges 18 years+ - NCT07799805Recruiting
Doula support for pregnant women in North Central Florida
This study looks at whether having a doula—a trained support person—during pregnancy can help reduce stress and improve health outcomes for mothers. It is designed for women who are eligible for Medicaid and live in North Central Florida.
Gainesville, FloridaAges 15–49 - NCT07798063Recruiting
Solution-focused therapy for generalized anxiety
This study tests a type of talk therapy called solution-focused therapy to help young adults with mild to moderate generalized anxiety. It may help you learn practical ways to manage anxiety and improve your well-being.
IslamabadAges 18–29 - NCT07794332Recruiting
Understanding symptoms in teens in foster care
This study looks at how adolescents placed in child welfare experience symptoms like stress or difficult feelings. By participating, you can help improve support for teens in similar situations.
Strasbourg, Grand EstAges 12–18 - NCT07793045Recruiting
Binaural beats for adults with ADHD
This trial tests whether listening to special tones through headphones can help adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). You'd attend 12 listening sessions at the San Bernardino campus over six weeks.
San Bernardino, CaliforniaAges 18–55 - NCT03657745Recruiting
40 Hz light and brain training for Alzheimer’s
This trial tests whether a combination of 40 Hz light stimulation and cognitive (thinking) therapy can improve symptoms in people with Alzheimer’s disease. It may help by stimulating the brain and training thinking skills, while carefully checking eye and seizure history.
Miami, FloridaAges 50 years+ - NCT05534607Recruiting
Community hula program for dementia risk in older Native Hawaiians
This study tests whether joining a community hula (dance) program can help people reduce future dementia risk. It focuses on older Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander adults who already have mild memory concerns and certain health conditions like high blood pressure or diabetes.
Honolulu, HawaiiAges 50–75 - NCT04114994Recruiting
Memory testing study for adults 50 and older
This study checks how people’s thinking and memory change over time using a specific cognitive test. It may help researchers understand patterns of memory change and supports future research on brain health.
Miami, FloridaAges 50 years+ - NCT06530992Recruiting
Tucking and semen quality in adult trans women
This study looks at whether tucking affects semen quality in adult transgender women who are about to start or are on hormone therapy. The results could help patients understand how tucking might impact their fertility options.
InnsbruckAges 18–50 - NCT06385223Recruiting
Personalized brain stimulation for hard-to-treat depression
This study tests a new, personalized form of brain stimulation (called TMS) using MRI scans to target the right areas for people whose depression hasn't improved with medication. It aims to see if this tailored approach works better than standard TMS.
SingaporeAges 21 years+ - NCT06535243Recruiting
Lifespan Integration therapy for complex PTSD
This trial tests a type of talk therapy called Lifespan Integration (LI) for people with complex PTSD. It aims to see if LI can help reduce symptoms and improve well-being.
Paris, Île-de-France RegionAges 18 years+ - NCT06534684Recruiting
Brain stimulation (iTBS) for depression and thinking changes
This study tests whether a type of brain stimulation called iTBS can improve depression and thinking skills. It uses a magnetic coil over the scalp and is done on multiple days.
TromsøAges 22–65 - NCT06534658Recruiting
Brain Imaging Study for Dementia and MCI
This study uses advanced brain scans (MRI and molecular imaging) to get a clearer picture of dementia and mild cognitive impairment (MCI). It aims to learn more about how the brain changes in these conditions, which could help improve diagnosis and treatment.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 50–85 - NCT07791472Recruiting
Delirium and light: a pilot study on risk factors
This study looks at why some patients in intensive care develop confusion (delirium) and whether light exposure affects it. It may help improve care for older patients in the hospital.
LondonAges 50 years+ - NCT07789704Recruiting
Sensory-based therapy for children with autism
This study tests a structured sensory-based occupational therapy program for children with autism. It aims to help improve daily functioning and reduce sensory challenges.
Istanbul, BeykozAges 3–9 - NCT07789847Recruiting
How water intake affects thinking
This study looks at how your usual water intake affects your thinking and memory. You'll need to be a healthy adult, and they'll check your hydration levels before you join.
LiverpoolAges 18–35 - NCT07784946Recruiting
A sleep intervention for people with mild cognitive impairment
This study tests a behavioral sleep intervention for people with mild cognitive impairment or mild dementia. It aims to improve sleep and overall well-being. You may qualify if you have mild cognitive impairment and sleep problems.
Kowloon, Hung HomAges 18 years+ - NCT07789457Recruiting
Exercise program for children with autism and sleep problems
This study tests an exercise program for children with autism who have trouble sleeping. The goal is to see if regular exercise can improve sleep and overall well-being.
TaipeiAges 4–10
Common questions
- How many mental health clinical trials are recruiting?
- Clin2 is tracking 7,771 recruiting psychiatry studies from the U.S. registry right now, out of 12,314 we cover in this area in total.
- What does “Mental health” cover here?
- Depression, anxiety, and other mental-health and behavioral conditions. We group each study into mental health based on the conditions it studies, so you can scan the whole therapeutic area at once and drill into a specific condition.
- How do I find a mental health trial near me?
- Use the search to filter mental health studies by location and eligibility. Every Clin2 trial page explains the criteria in plain English and offers a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read — the study team makes the final decision.
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